Description
Air Fryer Roasted Potatoes with Rosemary – Get incredibly crispy, flavorful potatoes in your air fryer. A simple recipe for a weeknight side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- Garden Fresh & Potatoes:
- 1.5 lbs baby potatoes (Yukon Gold or red potatoes also work)
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary, leaves finely chopped
- Flavor Foundations:
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Herbs & Seasonings:
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp sea salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
- Finishing Touch:
- Flaky sea salt (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prep Your Potatoes:: Wash and dry those baby potatoes thoroughly, then chop them into roughly 1-inch pieces. I aim for pretty uniform sizes so they cook evenly; consistency is key here. This is where I sometimes get a little messy, potato bits everywhere, but it’s part of the fun, right? Don’t forget to dry them really well, that’s crucial for crispiness later.
- Season the Air Fryer Roasted Potatoes with Rosemary:: In a big bowl, toss the chopped potatoes with olive oil, fresh rosemary, garlic powder, smoked paprika, sea salt, and black pepper. Get your hands in there and make sure every single piece is coated evenly. I swear, the smell of that fresh rosemary and paprika together is just *chef’s kiss* at this stage. Make sure everything is well-distributed.
- Preheat Your Air Fryer:: If your air fryer has a preheat function, use it! Set it to 400°F (200°C) for about 5 minutes. A hot start is absolutely key for achieving that amazing, glorious crisp. I’ve skipped this step before, thinking “it’ll be fine,” and the potatoes just took longer and weren’t as wonderfully crunchy. Live and learn, right?
- Air Fry Roasted Potatoes with Rosemary in Batches:: Don’t overcrowd the basket, hon! This is the most important rule for truly crispy air fryer roasted potatoes. Work in batches if you need to, laying the potatoes in a single layer. Give them some space; they like their personal bubble for proper air circulation and browning. Overcrowding is a common mistake I’ve made, and it leads to steaming instead of roasting.
- Cook to Golden Perfection:: Air fry for 18-22 minutes, shaking the basket vigorously every 5-7 minutes. You want them to be deeply golden brown and beautifully tender on the inside. I always peek at them around the 15-minute mark, just to make sure they’re doing their thing. They’ll smell absolutely incredible, you’ll see! Adjust cooking time based on your air fryer model.
- Serve Your Air Fryer Roasted Potatoes with Rosemary:: Once they’re done, transfer the crispy potatoes to a serving dish. If you’re feeling fancy (or just want that extra pop), sprinkle with a little flaky sea salt. Serve immediately and watch them disappear! These Air Fryer Roasted Potatoes with Rosemary are best fresh, hot, and straight out of the fryer, trust me on this one.